Power Steering Fluid Mix?

2006 BUICK LUCERNE
116,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DSCHWINDT
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I purchased a power steering fluid that is compatible with my vehicle, but when I went to add it to the reservoir, I noticed the fluid in the reservoir is red and the fluid I purchased is an amber color. Is it acceptable to mix these, or will I need to find a red fluid to add?
Nov 9, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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Yep, you should be okay, it is normal for different manufactures to have different color fluids but so the same job.
Nov 9, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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